More Than Robots

Falcon Robotics aims to create more than just impressive robots - we create impressive students too!

Join the team and learn how to build, design, work as a team, program, wire, be a part of your community, and build self confidence!

Since 2015, Falcon Robotics has focused not only on building great robots but building a great community. From spaghetti dinners to giant cutouts of the drive team, Team 5434 emphasizes what really matters - the students.

With the Right Tools, Great Things Can Happen

Last Season - Reefscape

Falcon Robotics had a fun season playing FIRST's Reefscape! Our robot, Phil, grabbed coral from the coral station and could place it on all levels of the reef. Phil played defense and anti-defense, using its max height and weight to its advantage! Phil could also ascend to the surface by climbing deep cages! We didn't make it to playoffs, but we did have an awesome season where we learned a lot and won the Gracious Professionalism Award!

Meet The Team

Drive Team:

Driver - Rae

Driver - Leo

Human Player - Maggie

Coach - Enola

Media - Olivia

Build: Junior, Maggie, Kat, Olivia, Bella, Izaak

Programming: Leo, Rae

Coaches

Matt Drenth

Build Mentor

Carl Malecha

Build Coach

Jason Engbrecht

Programming Coach

Enola Manson

Programming Mentor

2024 - Crescendo

Robot: Onyx

The team played very well and placed 21st. We were the second pick of the fourth alliance and made it to finals! We made it to state this year too.

2023 - Charged Up

Robot: Nebohierichonticus, Nebo for short

We finished the competition ranked 11th and were the captains of alliance seven. We made it to the finals and punched our ticket to Worlds, where we had a blast!

2022 - Rapid React

Robot: Megaladonna

We performed very well, placing sixth with only one loss in qualifications. We were the captain of the fifth alliance and made it to quarterfinals.

2021- Infinite Recharge (at home)

Robot: Luigi lll

We did very well with the at-home challenges! We won State and got another blue banner!

2020 - Infinite Recharge

Robot: Luigi

We only got to play Northern Lights this year, where we ranked 32nd. We were the first pick of alliance eight and made it to semifinals.

2019 - Destination: Deep Space

Robot: Katrina

At 10,000 Lakes, we finished 24th and were the second pick of alliance six. We made it to quarterfinals.

2018 - Power Up

Robot: Josef

At Northern Lights we finished 13th and were the second pick of alliance six. We made it to quarterfinals. At 10,000 Lakes, we placed 18th and were the first pick of alliance six. We won the event and brought home our first blue banner!

2017 - Steamworks

Robot: Iduna

We competed at the Iowa Regional and placed 37th. After some modifications, we placed sixth at 10,000 Lakes. We were the captains of alliance six and made it to quarterfinals.

2016 - Stronghold

Robot: Heinrich

We finished in third place at the 10,000 Lakes Regional, with only one loss in qualifications. We were the captains of alliance two and made it to semifinals. We made it to state and ranked 3rd!

2015 - Recycle Rush